Kate Lister

Acting

Kate Lister

Born

1981-11-18 (44)

Place of birth

Ulverston, Cumbria, England, UK

Known for

Acting

Credits

4 titles

A British academic historian, writer, journalist and blogger, principally on women's rights and the history of sexuality and sexual behaviour.

Known for

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David Olusoga tells the story of those who lived in one house, from the time it was built until now. Searching through city archives, scouring records, and tracking down their living descendants, presenter David Olusoga tells the untold stories of the people who once lived in the house and gains a unique insight into the making of modern Britain.

A House Through Time

2018

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The fabulous wealthy elite of Bridgerton look perfectly preened, their teeth, hair, make up, even their sex scenes are all filled with opulent glamour! But in reality a lot of people in Georgian society, including the wealthy, were dealing with a myriad of issues, from syphilis, teeth decay, secret sex societies and scandals to opium and gin addictions. All of this would have been rife and incredibly visible on the big city streets during the booming industrial revolution. This two-part series is a deep dive into the 'real' 18th century. Sex historian Dr Kate Lister removes Bridgerton’s rose-tinted glasses, unlaces the corsets and unbuttons the breaches of the Georgians. Join Kate as she investigates how sex, drugs and the world of celebrity were a big thing long before the 20th century.

Georgian Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll: Unbuttoning Bridgerton

2024

Lucy Worsley: Victorian Murder Club poster
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The Thames Torso Murderer terrorised 19th-century London but escaped justice. Lucy Worsley unearths this dark and dangerous story - can she unmask a forgotten serial killer?

Lucy Worsley: Victorian Murder Club

2026

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17th century Iceland was a remote place. But its isolation didn’t stop it getting caught in one of the most horrifying crazes of the time, the witch hunts. But in the breathtaking landscape of Iceland something was different. In Iceland 93% of witches killed were men. Dr Kate Lister is on a mission to find out why.

Witchmen: Witch Trials in the Land of Fire & Ice

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